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Canon Rumors · Nov 4, 2020

Los Angeles, California, November 4, 2020 – Tokina has today expanded its range of class-leading superfast aperture cinema prime lenses with the introduction of the new Tokina Cinema Vista 40mm T1.5. The much-requested 40mm focal length is considered by many to be the perfect ‘normal’ lens to portray a natural field of view on a large format cinema camera – and joins the existing seven-strong set of 18mm T1.5, 25mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5, 85mm T1.5, 105mm T1.5, and 135mm T1.5 high resolution (8K+) Vista prime lenses. The mid-wide image created by the Vista 40mm T1.5 does not distract the viewer and offers a unique perspective when compared to the staple 35mm and 50mm focal length lenses.
The Tokina Cinema Vista lens lineup of 135mm T1.5, 105mm T1.5, 85mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5, 40mm T1.5, 35mm T1.5, 25mm T1.5...

ctk · Nov 4, 2020

According to Canon, the RF 50 1.8 is significantly softer than the EF 50 1.8 and RF 35 1.8.

EF vs RF (RF mirrored for comparison):

35 1.8 below:

Admittedly the EF 50's chart seems incredibly optimistic, but if we compare it to the 35 it's basically softer across the entire frame. I will wait for reviews and more sample shots (there are some pretty limited ones here) but the more I see about this lens the less optimistic I am. May still replace my Sigma 50 EX but I've been mulling getting the Samyang 50 XP and I think this just pushed me over since I'm not in the RF 50 1.2's tax bracket. Also still holding out hope for the Samyang 45 1.8 to get ported over but w/e. Thought this would be useful to you guys

Canon Rumors · Nov 4, 2020

MELVILLE, NY, November 4, 2020 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today introduced the Company’s next generation of multi-purpose cameras, the ML-100, and the ML-105, which deliver amazingly high sensitivity to capture Full HD Color video with a minimum subject illumination of less than 0.0005 lux (at maximum 75 dB gain setting, equivalent to an ISO sensitivity of over 4,500,000). With the ability to capture color low-light images, these multi-purpose cameras can be utilized in industrial system design, where seeing color images is critical during day and night.
Canon’s new series of multi-purpose industrial machine vision cameras employ a next-generation 19um, 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor. The modular design of the cameras allows implementation and integration into industrial machine vision environments.

The ML series is available in two models with two different lens mounts and two video output configurations to choose from, for a total of four camera...

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Canon Rumors · Nov 4, 2020

MELVILLE, N.Y., November 3, 2020 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to introduce the compact and lightweight RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM and the RF50mm F1.8 STM, two completely re-designed RF mount lenses with bloodlines to immensely popular EF models that feature new lens formulas and enhanced elements. Canon is also introducing the PIXMA PRO-200 printer, which is ideal for photography students and graphic designers.
“As Canon began to further build out the company’s RF lens portfolio, the goal in mind was to create advanced lenses, for a variety of experience levels, that also featured a sense of familiarity for longtime Canon users,” said Tatsuro “Tony” Kano, executive vice president and general manager of Canon U.S.A.’s Imaging Technologies & Communications Group. “Canon prides itself on being able to uniquely offer both input and output solutions to our customers. We are equally excited to see the images captured with the new lenses, and...

mangobutter · Nov 4, 2020

Released Dec 3. It was actually difficult to find. buy it from where you want but Adorama was going to charge me $8 to ship.

Amazon.com : Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM (4514C002) : Camera & Photo

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nitsuga · Nov 3, 2020

Hi, I’ve received my Canon R5 with the RF 70-200 f2.8 L IS. I think they are both great, but the thing is that the 70-200 came with a speck of dust attached to the front element (inside the lens of course, very noticeable). There is no sign of it in any photo at any aperture. What should I do? A part of me is saying: Enjoy and do take some pictures! The other part says return it!

I live in Argentina, so send the lens back is possible but a pain (big one).

Thoughts?
Thank you all
Agustín

Canon Rumors · Nov 3, 2020

Here are the full specifications for the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8, I expect this lens to be announced later tonight.
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:

6 elements in 5 groups
Minimum focusing distance: 0.3m / 11.8″
Maximum magnification: 0.25x
7 aperture blades
43mm filter thread
Size: 69.2mm / 2.72″ x 40.5mm / 1.59″
Weight: 160g / 0.35lbs
Price: $199 USD

Canon Rumors · Nov 3, 2020

Here are the full specifications for the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM, I expect this lens to be announced later tonight.
Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM:

16 elements in 11 groups (including 4 UD elements)
Minimum focusing distance: 0.6m / 23.6″
Maximum magnification: 0.28x
9 aperture blades
77mm filter thread
Maximum stops of IS with the EOS RP and EOS R: 5 stops
Maximum stops of IS with the EOS R6 and EOS R5: 7.5 stops
Size: 83.5mm / 3.28″ x 119mm / 4.68″
Weight: 695g / 1.53lbs
Price: $1599 USD

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AlanF · Nov 3, 2020

Test Canon EOS R5 - Wstęp - Test aparatu

Test aparatu Canon EOS R5 - Wstęp ...

www.optyczne.pl

I am one of the few who follow this site, the Polish mother site of Lenstip - the auto-translation from Polish by Chrome browser is great. They measure things, and I like measurements from reliable people, and the Lenstip/Optycne crew like Opticallimits are reliable. In a nutshell, they rate the rate the camera overall ahead of the Z7 and A7RIV, which is not a big deal. But, there are some nice measurements of resolution and AF as well as other parameters. The resolution of the sensor is really very good for one that has an AA-filter, bearing out Canon's claims as to the effectiveness of their new system, first implemented in the 1DXIII, of splitting the light into 16 rather than 4 displaced beams. The resolution is pretty close to that of the Z7 (and D850). The filter is asymmetric, which I think I can just detect on my charts. The consistency of the AF is astounding, which we users know already, but is nice to see it being better than Sony. The combined IBIS and IS doesn't add up to 8 stops. The IBIS gave 3.5 ev of stabilization in a non-IS lens but the combined in the RF 24-105, only 4.5 ev. I think this small extra effect is similar for other manufacturers.

Canon Rumors · Nov 2, 2020

Canon will be officially announcing the RF 50mm f/1.8 STM and RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM imminently, but pricing has leaked out ahead of the official announcement.
The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM will be $199 USD and the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L USM will be $1599.
Correction: I have corrected the pricing of the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM from a previous typo.

woodman411 · Nov 2, 2020

Canon's Market Share Spikes in Japan, Threatens to Overtake Sony

According to a report by BCN, despite a rough start to the year due to the proliferation of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the camera has begun to recover in

petapixel.com

If these numbers are accurate, the trajectory for Sony FF mirrorless market share and Canon's will cross each other within the next month or two, placing Canon as the top FF mirrorless maker in the home market and relegating the once dominant Sony to 2nd place. If this sounds familiar, it is because the overall market share of ILC's including mirrorless and DSLR's are in this order, with Canon at a dominating 45% of overall worldwide share for all of 2019, and Sony at a distant 20% second place.

What is remarkable about Sony's home market share collapse is the speed in which this happened. As recently as June 2018 Sony had a 100% share, and with the entrance of Canon and Nikon, started a steep decline followed by a slow recovery, and now another noticeable decline triggered by the Canon R5/R6 entrance. This has culminated in a new all-time low of 43.9% Sony share, a staggering 56% loss in just over 2 years, and continuing. This precipitous drop in Sony share is in sharp contrast to the pro-Sony headlines that gives an impression of the opposite happening - that Sony is the one dominating. "Sony conquers Canon", "Sony dominates mirrorless markets, and the competition is a long way behind", "Sony overtakes Canon", etc. While market share undulation is normal month-to-month, making headlines based on these undulations in Sony's favor is not only insignificant, it is misleading.

The wide-angle market view shows a more accurate picture of trends and the real deal, so to speak. With the annual aggregate sales of 2019 showing that Canon actually gained more market share (+2.4%) despite its dominant position than its nearest rival Sony (+0.9%), combined with this imminent Canon takeover of the home FF mirrorless market, it is more accurate to worry about the competition's health in keeping Canon vigilant and hungry. It will be interesting to see if Sony can slow down or reverse this trend in the coming months, as pro-Sony aspirations look increasingly obscure and irrelevant.

Canon Rumors · Nov 2, 2020

The Canon RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM recently began shipping to much fanfare. This brand new short telephoto is going to find its way into many camera bags as quickly as Canon can build them. The lens is very affordable at $599 USD.
Gordan Laing from CameraLabs has completed his full review of the RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM. You can watch the video above, or hit the article link after the break.

Gordon’s summary:
……Throw in optical stabilisation that benefits bodies with or without IBIS and you have a very compelling lens for the money. The biggest issue is the wealth of alternative 85s to choose from, including a bunch from Canon, but the RF 85mm f2 represents a step-up in overall quality, close focusing and potential burst speed over the old EF 85 1.8 and is a lot more affordable than the faster 85s in Canon’s range. If you’re desperate for an 85 1.4 at a more affordable price, look to...

Easer · Nov 1, 2020

Are canon really discontinuing the pentaprism, I mean, rather than a tiny R5, I would prefer a LARGER 5D with a LARGER pentaprism, a'la the one on the 1D's (but with more pixels than the 20 mp that the 1Dx3 offer), or if possible, a larger one yet.

I can't use a digital viewfinder for anything, for one thing, if what is in focus is marked in the viewfinder, then I can't see the fine details that I need to see to press the shutter at just the right moment, and for another, if I haven't got it on, then I can't really see what is in focus.
With a low-tech 100% 0.90x optical viewfinder, both is extremely easy....

What are they thinking....?

Canon Rumors · Oct 31, 2020

Adorama has the Flashpoint eVOLV 200 TTL Pocket Flash Dual Head Pro Kit as their Deal of the Day for $509 (Reg $730).

Key Features

Number of Heads: Includes 2 Head
Total Watt Seconds: 200ws
TTL Compatibility: TTL Monolight
Power Type: DC
Series: Flashpoint R2 (XPLOR) Series

What’s in the box:

2x AD200 TTL Pocket Flash Kits
2x H200 Speedlight Flash Heads
2x Bare Bulb Flash Heads
2x Flash Tubes
2x Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for AD200 Pocket Flash (14.4V. 2900mAh)
2x Charger and Cables
2x AD-E Holders (Stand Mount)
2x Barndoor Kit with 4 Color Gels for AD200 Speedlight Heads
1x eVOLV Twin Head
2x Silicone Skin for eVOLV 200 Pocket Flash

Flashpoint eVOLV 200 TTL Pocket Flash Dual Head Pro Kit $509 (Reg $730)

Canon Rumors · Oct 31, 2020

Canon has released new firmware for the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, bringing the firmware to v1.2.1. This is a bug fix update.
Firmware Version 1.2.1 incorporates the following fix:

Fixes a phenomenon, in which, after updating the camera’s firmware to version 1.2.0, the Smart Controller may respond slowly or not at all on some cameras. *)
*) The phenomenon described above may occur in cameras whose first two digits of the serial number are “01” “02” “03” or “04”.

Firmware Version 1.2.1 also incorporates the following fixes and enhancements from Firmware Version 1.2.0:

Enhancements when using Browser Remote:

The image list displayed will be refreshed automatically on the browser.
On the shooting screen of the browser, you can set the movie resolution and a high frame rate.
On the shooting screen of the browser, you can change the movie shooting mode.
On the shooting screen of the browser, Live View will be displayed as soon as you select the movie shooting button...

Canon Rumors · Oct 31, 2020

Canon will be announcing the Canon RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM alongside the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8, which leaked earlier this week.
For scale, here is a size comparison between the RF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM and it’s big brother, the RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM.

Both of these lenses have been long-rumored and should be big sellers for Canon. I expect an official announcement from Canon early next week.

BeerBoy · Oct 30, 2020

I tried calling CPS today to ask if they could replace my shutters and clean up my 5D3 bodies, and they never picked up the phone.. I was on hold for ever.. It looks like I also can't get my cameras repaired either..

Ok, now what..?

Canon Rumors · Oct 30, 2020

Anhui China, Oct 30, 2020 – Venus Optics, the manufacturer specialized in making unique camera lenses, pioneered Laowa 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift, the widest shift lens for full-frame cameras and medium format cameras. Giving credits to a ±11mm shift amount (±8mm on the medium format), this ultra-wide shift lens breaks through the industry level and bringing the wide-angle lens standard to the next level.
Image quality is guaranteed with high image sharpness and nearly no optical distortion (Zero- D). The 15mm f/4.5 Zero-D Shift enriches the diversity of Laowa’s extensive wide-angle lens collection by giving photographers more control on the perspective in their images.

World’s widest shift lens for Full Frame Cameras
15mm f/4.5 Shift is the widest shift lens for a full frame camera. The angle of view is 110°, and it covers a huge ⌀ 65mm image circle. The wider perspective offers great deal of flexibility for photographers to capture architecture and interior shots when space...

PunkRawkJay · Oct 30, 2020

Has anyone shot the 400 DO II w/ the R5? I'm considering getting a used one and wanted to know if their were any issues and if you'd recommend using it? Especially any info on performance w/ TC's. I'd appreciate any advice. I wanted something easier to handle than my 500mm F4, for birds in flight and sports.

Canon Rumors · Oct 29, 2020

Here is a lens diagram comparison between the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM and the upcoming Canon RF 50mm f/1.8. The new RF 50mm f/1.8 STM definitely looks like a brand new lens design and not simply making the EF mount version work with RF, which likely would never be worth the time and effort anyway.
As pointed out by forum contributor privatebydesign, this is a “double-gauss” lens design.
I expect to see this lens announced next week, if not sooner.

sigrblot · Oct 29, 2020

Hi, I've currently got an M6 and considering upgrading to the R5. I'm specifically concerned about the ergonomics of using the viewfinder with the left eye, since I'm mostly blind in the right. The M6 works great, as the hot shoe viewfinder leaves plenty of room even when used with the left eye. Can anyone comment on how well that works with the R5?

speg · Oct 29, 2020

Friends, I find myself looking in multiple directions at once. Let your collective wisdom guide me!

I currently have an M50 with just the kit 15-45 lens.
I also have an EF 50mm 1.8.

I do want to upgrade my body soon, to something more ergonomic and with fancy eye tracking. The M50 has been a great first camera, but I find it a bit too small in the hands, and the tech enthusiast in me craves some advanced features.

I'm mostly concerned with photography, and my video needs would be limited to a few small clips here and there. With two small kids, they are probably going to be the primary subject most of the time.

My current line of thinking was to get the Sigma 30mm f/1.4; as I'd like to be able to get some indoor shots over the holidays.

But with Canon's lack of activity in the M series, I'm not sure I should start buying EF-M lenses...
What about the EF 35MM F2 IS? And then bring it with me to an eventual R series.

Maybe it doesn't matter if I eventually want to replace EF with RF lenses anyway. Hmm!

jus2sho · Oct 29, 2020

I'm looking for a 3rd party battery grip for the R5. I can't seem to find any news for upcoming grips.

Canon Rumors · Oct 29, 2020

After what seems like an eternity, the Zeiss ZX1 Android-powered camera is now official and ready to ship. I’m intrigued about how this camera is going to be received in upcoming reviews. It seems to be competing with the Leica Q2, though it costs $1000 more than its German competitor.
Features.

High-performance 35 mm f/2 ZEISS Distagon lens
Full-frame 37.4 MP CMOS sensor
High-resolution OLED EVF
Integrated Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Intuitive, multi-touch navigation
Large and crisp display
Seamless connectivity
Versatile USB-C drive
Huge built-in 512 GB SSD

Zeiss ZX1 camera at Adorama

Canon Rumors · Oct 29, 2020

As you know, Canon will soon be announcing the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens. This is a small, light and affordable 50mm option for the EOS R system.
You can expect an official announcement from Canon soon.

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